NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Sat, January 18, 2025)

Strands Hints for January 18, 2025

Here's today's (January 18, 2025) Strands puzzle! This moderate-difficulty challenge should take around 20 minutes to complete. You're searching for words related to the clue "O ___! My ___!" hidden within the game board. These words have a common theme, which should help guide you. Remember to think about connections to the clue and keep an eye out for the spangram word. If you get stuck, here are some hints that might help:

  • Think about crunch time; what often gets squeezed in during busy periods?
  • Consider what might be hooked when angling for success.
  • Picture a leaping marsupial with a pouch.
  • Sometimes, the answer is glaringly clear.
  • Imagine exploring new worlds beyond our own.
  • What humorous garment might a child’s hero wear?

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

Step-by-step Hints & Answers

TODAY’S THEME: O ___! My ___!

Click a bubble below to reveal a word and its path.
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Get Hints Step-by-Step

To get the right amount of help for the daily NYT Strands puzzle without spoiling the solution, we recommend using our hints strategically. Here’s how to do it:

  • 1. Read the Top Clue

    Start with the general hint in the blue box at the top of the page. It gives you a broad idea of the puzzle's category.

  • 2. Focus on "Today's Theme"

    Next, look at the "Today's Theme" description inside the main hints section. This is a much more direct clue about the specific answers.

  • 3. Reveal the Spangram First

    The Spangram is the key to solving the puzzle! Click the yellow [?] button to reveal it. Seeing the spangram and its path on the board often makes finding the other theme words much easier.

  • 4. Uncover Theme Words One-by-One

    If you still need help, click the blue [?] buttons to reveal the regular theme words one at a time, along with their paths on the board.

  • 5. View the Full Solution

    As a final step, or if you're short on time, click the [Reveal Answers] button to see all the words and their paths at once.

FAQ

View today's Strands hint, reveal the spangram and theme words one-by-one, and access an archive of past puzzles.

Our hints refresh daily, typically just after midnight Eastern Time, syncing with the official New York Times Strands. Updates usually take only a few minutes.

The Spangram is a special word that describes the puzzle's overall theme. It's the key to the solution and always touches two opposite sides of the board. Finding it first is a great strategy!

No, our hints are completely free. This site was created by fellow game enthusiasts to enhance the solving experience, especially for tricky puzzles like Strands.

Yes! Use the "Find Archived Hints" section to explore hints from previous days. Please note that our archives currently cover the past year.

No, all hints on this site are independently created by our team. We design them to complement the official puzzle and provide a helpful guide when you're stuck.

Not at all! Strands can be challenging, and using a hint is a smart way to learn the game's logic. The goal is to have fun and successfully solve the puzzle, however you get there.

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